Wednesday’s weather: Partly sunny and breezy, high of 92

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    Wednesday’s Weather

    Intervals of clouds and sunshine with windy conditions, hot temperatures, and rising humidity levels. The high is 92 degrees, feeling like 94.

    5-Day Forecast June 26-30

    Today: Times of clouds and sun; breezy, hot, and more humid. High 92 (feel like 94) Winds: WSW 10-20 mph
    Tonight: Periods of rain (.50″) and a thunderstorm. Low 65 Winds: WSW 5-10 mph
    Thursday: Some sun, breezy, and turning less humid. High 84 Winds: WNW 10-15 mph
    Thursday night: Mainly clear & comfortably cool. Low 55 Winds: NW 5-10 mph
    Friday: Mostly sunny & nice. High 80 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph
    Friday night: Clear to partly cloudy & comfortably cool. Low 57 Winds: Light & Variable
    Saturday: Partly to mostly cloudy with some afternoon showers. High 76 Winds: S 5-15 mph
    Saturday night: Warm & humid with some showers and a thunderstorm. Low 70 Winds: S 10-15 mph
    Sunday: Very warm & humid with some thunderstorms. High 86 (feel like 89) Winds: WSW 10-15 mph
    Sunday night: Partly cloudy & humid. Low 61 Winds: WNW 5-10 mph
     

    Weather Patterns We’re Watching

    The forecast for the 4th of July suggests hazy, hot, and humid conditions, with highs reaching 90 degrees and heat index values in the mid-90s.


     Hiking/Beach/Lake Forecasts

    Take a Hike

    Elevations for summits above 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: Summits will be obscured. Expect highs in the mid-60s, except for temperatures in the upper 50s at elevations above 5,000 feet. Westerly winds will range from 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph.
     
    Elevations between 2,500 and 4,000 feet in Northern New Hampshire Today: Summits obscured. Highs around 70. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

    Hit the Beach

    • Weather: The weather will be predominantly sunny until 5 PM, after which it will become mostly cloudy.
    • UV Index: High. Thunderstorm Potential: None.
    • High Temperature: In the lower 80s.
    • Winds: Southwest winds around 10 mph.
    • Water Temperature: 60 degrees.
    • Surf Height: Around 2 feet.
    • Rip Current Risk: Low.
    • Tides Hampton Beach: Low -0.6 feet (MLLW) 09:36 AM. High 8.6 feet (MLLW) 03:37 PM.

    Jump in a Lake

    Westerly winds are anticipated to be around 10 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Expect wave heights of 2 to 4 feet. The weather is set to be mostly sunny, with peak temperatures in the mid-80s. Thunderstorms are not expected at this time. The water temperature is predicted to be near 72 degrees.